Shift Operations Technician - Power Generation

Alecto Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment is seeking a Shift Operations Technician for a power generation facility on the Isle of Wight. This role involves frontline operations, routine maintenance, and supervision in a dynamic energy environment, contributing to operational excellence and safety.

Benefits

Career progression and training opportunities

Company bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experienced in a supervisory role within the Energy from Waste sector or similar.
• Familiar with operation and maintenance in energy-related fields.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the Energy from Waste Plant.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on emergent defects.
• Provide supervision and first line fault finding.

Skills

Planning Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Team Building

Supervisory Skills

Education

Experience in Process Control

Knowledge of electrical control systems

Job description

CS 32035

Shift Operations Technician - Power Generation

Isle of Wight

45,000

Alecto Recruitment are looking to hear from experienced Operations Technicians and Process or Production Technicians interested in working as a Shift Operations Technician for a power generation facility on the Isle of Wight.

Working on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (12-hour day and night rotation), you will carry out frontline operations and maintenance at an energy from waste facility in Newport.

Package Benefits

• Career progression and training opportunities.
• Gain experience within a growing sector in the power generation and renewable energy sector.
• Company bonus scheme - details available on request.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance.

Role Profile

• Operation of the Isle of Wight contract Energy from Waste Plant
• Responsible for utilising 'on shift' maintenance skills to carry out routine maintenance and repairs to emergent defects.
• Providing supervision and support to include first line fault finding, technical advice and back up, particularly in dynamic conditions such as breakdowns

• The ability to work shift patterns with changes at short notice
• Behaviour of rotating machinery and monitoring techniques
• Basic chemical processes associated with modern plant such as water treatment and emission control.
• Responsible for utilising 'on shift' maintenance skills to carry out routine maintenance and repairs to emergent defects.
• Providing supervision of Technicians to include first line fault finding, technical advice and back up, particularly in dynamic conditions such as breakdowns.
• Co-ordinating safety with regard to work activities, releasing plant for maintenance and carrying out isolation
• Undertaking the role of emergency controller, responsible for managing all site emergencies safely and in line with local procedures.
• Shift logging, ensuring quality defect reporting, fault reporting writing and review of operational work specifications
• Project work as delegated
• Producing detailed plant incident reports for any health, safety and environmental incidents
• Provide additional support during shutdowns and breakdowns.

• Undertake all duties in a reliable, skilled, flexible constructive manner. Assisting the team as required.

Desired Applicant Profile

• Experience in a supervisory role, ideally within the Energy from Waste sector.
• Alternatively, Power Generation, Water Utilities, Sewage Treatment, CHP, Heavy Engineering sector.
• Experience in a Process Control role.
• Knowledge and understanding of electrical control and distribution systems.
• Excellent Planning and Organisational skills, able to effectively prioritise and multi-task.
• Team Building Skills.
• Planning Skills.
• Ability to communicate with team and management.
• High level of problem-solving skills.

To apply for this role please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) ext 202 for more information.

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